It felt a little strange to write an eulogy for a man that I only know through TV shows and books. At the same time, The Hairy Bikers have been a huge part of my culinary life that I couldn't not pay some small tribute to Dave. Other people have written much better eulogies than mine, but I still felt I needed to acknowledge his influence on my life in my own small way.
Funny i come across this piece on the first birthday of my mom since she’s been gone. I feel like she would have enjoyed these guys (loved BBC, cooking, and I found some college pics that she loved a man on a motorcycle as well!). Will go and watch now!
I am not ashamed to say I shed a tear or two when I saw the news, and also reading this. I didn't see the first few series, the name was slightly off putting, seemingly a bit Top Gear-ish, but once I did, absolutely loved it, them and their relationship. Ride well
We could all learn something from Si and Dave, whether it's cooking, enthusiasm, or how to be a truly great friend. The world needs more like them.
Reading how Si drove Dave to hospital appointments and dropped food packages round for Dave and his family during Dave's illness brought me to tears. It's great to know that their devotion to each other was even stronger once the cameras were off. When Si announced his death he said his friend had travelled a road he could not follow yet, and it broke my heart right there.
I should clarify that The Hairy Bikers first TV show 'The Hairy Bikers Cookbook' aired in 2006, which is definitely less than 30 years ago.
However, Dave (and Si) started his TV career behind the camera in the 90s. Dave worked as a makeup artist on productions from Top of the Pops to Doctor Who, and several Catherine Cookson productions. When he was first hired he was the only male makeup artist on set, yet another example of how ideas about traditionally masculine roles and careers did not concern him in the slightest.
Absolutely gutted about this .I loved The Hairy Bikers. thank you for letting us know
What a beautiful eulogy. I’m saddened to read it because I love The Hairy Bikers. This feels like losing The Two Fat Ladies all over again.
May his memory be a blessing for his family, friends and fans.
It felt a little strange to write an eulogy for a man that I only know through TV shows and books. At the same time, The Hairy Bikers have been a huge part of my culinary life that I couldn't not pay some small tribute to Dave. Other people have written much better eulogies than mine, but I still felt I needed to acknowledge his influence on my life in my own small way.
Funny i come across this piece on the first birthday of my mom since she’s been gone. I feel like she would have enjoyed these guys (loved BBC, cooking, and I found some college pics that she loved a man on a motorcycle as well!). Will go and watch now!
I am not ashamed to say I shed a tear or two when I saw the news, and also reading this. I didn't see the first few series, the name was slightly off putting, seemingly a bit Top Gear-ish, but once I did, absolutely loved it, them and their relationship. Ride well
We could all learn something from Si and Dave, whether it's cooking, enthusiasm, or how to be a truly great friend. The world needs more like them.
Reading how Si drove Dave to hospital appointments and dropped food packages round for Dave and his family during Dave's illness brought me to tears. It's great to know that their devotion to each other was even stronger once the cameras were off. When Si announced his death he said his friend had travelled a road he could not follow yet, and it broke my heart right there.
I should clarify that The Hairy Bikers first TV show 'The Hairy Bikers Cookbook' aired in 2006, which is definitely less than 30 years ago.
However, Dave (and Si) started his TV career behind the camera in the 90s. Dave worked as a makeup artist on productions from Top of the Pops to Doctor Who, and several Catherine Cookson productions. When he was first hired he was the only male makeup artist on set, yet another example of how ideas about traditionally masculine roles and careers did not concern him in the slightest.